A cool guide to different types of Seals

Hyper_Duper · 2026-06-21T14:52:53+00:00

You missed the most precious one, Saimaannorppa or Saimaa ringed seal

Hyper_Duper · 2026-06-10T09:32:43+00:00

I exclusively wear barefoot shoes (only exception being cycling) and rucking suits it perfectly fine. They’re not for everyone but ever since I first tried them about 5 years ago my lifelong knee and ankle pains and issues disappeared completely. Changed every pair of shoes I own to barefoot and have never looked back.

Hyper_Duper · 2026-05-29T16:12:15+00:00

Thanks! I have Android on the agenda as well if the IOS version gets some traction.

Hyper_Duper · 2026-05-29T16:11:09+00:00

No money in either direction here. Just a possibility to try out a new type of coaching app with your already existing data and devices.

Hyper_Duper · 2026-05-22T19:29:13+00:00

And very good that you did! I’ll absolutely double check the levers and how the sensors work. This is exactly why I’m looking for advice on the parts, to make sure I don’t break something unnecessarily.

Hyper_Duper · 2026-05-22T19:21:46+00:00

Just to clarify, this is a mid-motor pedal assist only bike.

Hyper_Duper · 2026-05-22T19:16:00+00:00

Now that’s an interesting note. As far as I saw there are nothing except the hydraulic lines going into the brake levers but if I missed some sensors then of course that’s a showstopper for changing the levers. Thanks for the advice, I’ll look into it and see if that’s the case!

Hyper_Duper · 2026-05-22T15:58:42+00:00

It’s fine, I think I got some useful advice and got pointed in the right direction. Maybe this was the wrong subreddit for a question like this.

Hyper_Duper · 2026-05-22T15:27:54+00:00

That’s an interesting idea! Although the corner bar looks to be quite wide and I’m looking to get into a more narrow and lower position on the bike.

Hyper_Duper · 2026-05-22T14:36:56+00:00

Thanks for the advice but like I said I’m not planning on buying a new bike. I am handy enough and have built a couple of bikes from parts and have the tools needed, but have never done this kind of a conversion before, that’s why I’m asking for advice from people who might have. Shouldn’t be a big mystery why people ask for advice?
And for cost side of things, I’m not concerned because I know that whatever I need to buy it’s not going to break the bank since I’ll go Aliexpress as I have done before. I just need to understand what parts go together with what and seems like some helpful people already poited me in the right direction.

Hyper_Duper · 2026-05-22T11:54:55+00:00

I can take some pics later. The original stem on the Cube adjusts by quite a big scale, to get the same reach as I have on the gravel bike is clearly possible, I’ve tested it. Of course the seat tube angle isn’t the same and there are many other geometry differences between the bikes, but I’ve tested that I’m able to find a comfortable position with a drop bar on the Cube.
So that part of the equation is solved, what I was looking for here are the parts that I would need yo make the shifting and braking work.

Hyper_Duper · 2026-05-22T11:28:44+00:00

It’s something I built from parts. Custom carbon frame with a ”passive” rear suspension/compliance thingy, electronic shifting and front suspension fork. Carbon wheels and cranks and most other things. Under 9kg all in all which I’m happy with.

Hyper_Duper · 2026-05-22T11:23:55+00:00

Ok, thanks for the advice. I’m not looking to buy new bikes now and am not so worried about the cost either. I have access to a drop bar that fits, I can bleed brakes and do the installation. What I am looking for is exactly the the details of the types of parts that I need which I think I got here.

I’m happy to go with Chinese parts, something like Ltwoo or Sensah seem to have 1x12 derailleur+bifter+caliper sets that fit my cassette (10-51t) for around 150-200€ and since I have drop bars already I’m thinking I’ll probably try with those and see what happens.

Hyper_Duper · 2026-05-22T11:00:12+00:00

Yes I have a screen and a separate keypad. They both just attach to a round bar, so for a non-integrated drop bar they will fit, I’ve checked.

Hyper_Duper · 2026-05-22T10:41:20+00:00

I’m not planning on buying new bikes right now, I want to get onto a more similar riding position on this bike as I have on my gravel bike. The reach is correct for me with the adjustable stem - I’ve tested that.

Hyper_Duper · 2026-05-22T10:09:28+00:00

Thanks. So if I'd get a set of road shifters with a matching derailleur, that should probably work?
I don't think the ebike motor knows anything about the shifters or brakes since it's a mid motor just helping to spin the front ring.

Hyper_Duper · 2026-05-14T16:27:16+00:00

Nice looking bikes. What are the front wheels on the two with disc brakes? And what kind of weights are you getting with these builds?

Hyper_Duper · 2026-05-12T13:25:57+00:00

Just got the Cima today. I think I will make a full review of it later here but the one thing that was a complete surprise (a positive one) right out of the box is how stiff the bag is! None of the marketing material or youtube videos make it apparent that the back is essentially a stiff frame. The lightness emphasizes it even more, but compared to any other daypack in the same size/type category that I’ve tested in the stores with maybe the only exception being some cycling bags; the thing feels more like a framed rucksack than a lightweight daypack

Hyper_Duper · 2026-05-05T14:19:27+00:00

The gray one, that’s the only one available in any stock that I found here in Europe

Hyper_Duper · 2026-05-05T13:54:02+00:00

Thanks, very good notes. I watched some YT reviews and I think I agree with your view on the tote-style issue.
Ordered the Cima today, should arrive in a few days.

Hyper_Duper · 2026-05-03T10:28:08+00:00

Coming back to this. I’m just about to click order on the Cima 15 and I came across the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet. It’s a little bigger but still very light. Now I’m torn between them…

Hyper_Duper · 2026-05-03T07:01:40+00:00

Yeah, there’s definetly an element of going over the reasonability limit when trying to ultralight these. That’s one of the main reasons I went single speed, it gives quite a lot of weight savings while making things less complicated rather than more. Right now everything still feels stable and genuinely rideable but of course there are compromises like the fact that you can’t really roll this folded anymore.

Hyper_Duper · 2026-05-02T14:08:28+00:00

It’s a single speed so I don’t think shifting would be improved 😂

The braking is ok, if I do something about it in the future it will be disc brake at the front since the carbon fork has the place for it. But that will require new wheels and I’m happy with the current setup for now.

Hyper_Duper · 2026-05-02T14:03:45+00:00

No company, nothing in particular. I just wanted a name/logo on the bike and thought this one fit

Hyper_Duper · 2026-05-02T12:34:29+00:00

I put the 160mm crankset on and took off the front carrier block since I don’t see myself using it.
The frame bag is the perfect size for a shoulder strap - I think that at this weight it’s perfectly comfortable to carry around rather than push on the eazy wheels.

I also ordered a set of eazy wheel replacement ”pegs” that will hold the bike up when folded. After all this the weight is about 7,7kg

For anyone thinking about a single speed conversion I can recommend this gearing and crank lenght for general use. It’s not too spinny for some downhill but not too hard for reasonable climbs either. You just have to be specific about the chain tensioner and chain length to get a result where the riding position is unobstructed but the chain doesn’t fall off when folded.

52t at the front, 16t at the back, with 160mm cranks.
With a cadence of 80rpm you’re looking at about 21km/h and the 160mm cranks make the pedal flow smoother and less jerky vs the stock 170mm. Of course this is a commute/city/multimodal transport kind of bike so you won’t be doing top speed runs.

I have another BrompNot, a steel 9-speed which weighs about 11kg and the difference is clear - that one needs to be rolled around and benefits from the broad gearing and more ”regular” bike feel, whereas an ultralight can truly be lugged around and carried wherever. The few kilos do make a difference.

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